Let's not start that yet, IF the person is on the list Brad's note
should be fair warning. If not, then the idea of a local making contact
is a good alternative. If nothing pans out, then maybe let it be known
who it is.
Just curious, was it a postal money order or from a major company such
as American Express? If it was USPS, then it definitely would qualify
as fraud and have federal repercussions, if one of the others, you might
call the 1-800 number on your stub to see if there is any assistance
available through them.
Another thought, you have his address; send him a certified letter
stating your situation and asking for a response or the parts (sent
insured, signature required) within a specified amount of time. (2
weeks or so). You could ask for a separate response by mail when the
parts are shipped that states the carrier and tracking number.
If you talk to someone about this at the post office or otherwise, and
they do state that it is fraud, then include that in the letter.
Try not to be accusatory (I know it may be difficult); and be
understanding of his situation as he stated it.
Good luck
Carl
-----Original Message-----
From: Susan and John Roper
[mailto:vscjohn@iamerica.net]
Sent: Monday, February 01, 1999 9:16 PM
To: Brad Kahler
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: mail fraud?
Brad, why don't you let us know who he is and help shut
his scam down? John
Brad Kahler wrote:
> Listers,
>
> I would like to find out what constitutes mail fraud.
I answered an add on
> the VTR site for a rear fender. After several emails
and then phone
> conversations with the gentleman we agreed on a price
and shipping
> charges. The owner wanted a money order and I
complied. The price was
> $90 so we aren't talking a lot of money here. I just
don't like the idea of
> being screwed. I sent the money back in August and
quite a while went by
> and no fender. I finally called again around
christmas time and talked to
> him I think for the second time and I got the song and
dance about him
> having followed on hard times ect ect. Same old song
and dance.
> Supposedly he is still going to ship the fender (yea
right).
>
> So does this constitute mail fraud or is it just
stupidity on my part? What
> course of action should I take in this. I have his
address and phone
> number.
>
> Something I had thought of was trying to find a fellow
lister to stop by this
> persons place and see if they could if nothing else
pick up the fender from
> him. If this seems like a good idea are there any
listers in the LA and the
> area code prefix is 714 that would want to tackle this
problem?
>
> I'm open to any suggestions?
>
> TIA
> Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
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